SDG-aware investors warned of poverty growth
The UN’s sustainable development goals seek to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Trade body proposes common ESG language
Investors are struggling to navigate the different ESG approaches of fund groups
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Robeco to use satellite data to engage on palm oil
Dutch asset manager partners with geodata company to monitor deforestation
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World off course for sustainable energy transition
The warning comes from an International Energy Agency report
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Climate group appoints industry big-hitters
Impax Asset Management boss Ian Simm is among the business leaders joining the IIGCC board
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Survey: Reliable data is #1 ESG adoption barrier
A poll of 300 investors around the world found concerns about data quality when making investment decisions
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BlackRock launches ESG high yield bond ETFs
Two iShares funds were launched in partnership with Dutch insurer a.s.r.
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ABS framework the next frontier in ESG
Hermes report says asset backed securities need a more rigorous framework
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Report: Investors should consider community investments
Community development finance lending predicted to grow significantly from £85m to £900m by 2025
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Policymakers warned against ethical rules
‘Shades of green’ could prove difficult for regulators to navigate
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Intermediaries fail to engage with FCA fund governance makeover
Woodford could be a stronger catalyst to get fund pickers to look beyond performance
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority embraces ESG
The Exchange Fund incorporates ESG and green finance principles into its investment process and expects the same from its external managers